Week of August 7

The words of a wise mouth are gracious Ecc. 10:12 ~

Sometimes gifted people and busy people can be harsh or unkind without meaning to be. They live by a schedule and get upset when others fail to respect it. But not Jesus. He had the most important job in the world and yet He stopped for children and spent time with them. Sometimes the only people who seem to matter to us are those who can contribute to out goals; that is selfishness.

Jesus had opportunities with the rich & famous and had friends among them, but He mostly gave Himself to the common folk. He spent time lifting people like Mary Magdalene up, out of whom Jesus cast out seven devils. The law of kindness governed His words and Jesus taught that law to His disciples. Listen; “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to them that hate you.”

Before you go anywhere today take a few moments and ask God to help you stay cool under pressure & be gracious to those you meet!

~ Pastor Turner